Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a big gap of quiet days before anything really gets going. The first few days are flat, with tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The water is sitting at a chilly 60° at Kennebunk Beach, and that's a whopping 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Thursday, July 30th. The swell finally starts to build, with a pulse of energy coming in from the ESE. Thursday morning sees the swell hit 5 ft, and by the afternoon it jumps to a solid 7 ft. The wind goes clean offshore from the NNE, which is a major positive for a clean face. The wave energy is moderate to strong (237 and 437) but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy and sectiony. It’s not the prettiest groundswell, but it’s the only real surf on offer. This is your standout window, but it’s for the more experienced crew – 7 ft with that short period can be a handful.
Friday, July 31st, the swell backs off a touch to 4 ft in the morning with clean offshore winds, still from the NE. The afternoon drops to 4 ft. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Saturday, August 1st, all the way through to Sunday, August 10th, the surf is basically non-existent. We’re looking at days of tiny, weak swells, constant cross-shore or onshore winds, and wave energy so low (in the teens and twenties) you’d be lucky to get a ride. The only saving grace is a brief moment on Friday, August 7th afternoon, when the wind goes offshore from the NE, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft.
So, the bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, the window is Thursday, July 30th. It’s the only time the ocean has any real push. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. It’s a tough run for the area, but sometimes that’s just how it goes. Keep your eyes peeled for the next forecast, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 86 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 84 | 46 | 49 | 36 | 28 | 155 | 237 | 418 | 278 | 145 | 88 | 38 | 22 | 39 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:07AM2.31m | 10:09PM2.73m | 10:54AM2.37m | 10:54PM2.79m | 11:35AM2.44m | 11:35PM2.84m | 12:14PM2.50m | 00:14AM2.88m | 12:50PM2.55m | 00:51AM2.89m | 1:25PM2.61m | 1:28AM2.88m | 2:00PM2.66m | 2:06AM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.56m | 4:43AM0.26m | 4:40PM0.50m | 5:25AM0.20m | 5:22PM0.44m | 6:02AM0.15m | 6:00PM0.39m | 6:36AM0.11m | 6:37PM0.34m | 7:09AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.30m | 7:42AM0.06m | 7:52PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | SSE 8 | E 5 |
| kJ | 75 | 86 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 84 | 46 | 49 | 36 | 28 | 155 | 237 | 19 | 142 | 103 | 64 | 32 | 14 | 39 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SSE 7 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 7 | — | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 22 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | ENE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 46 | 108 | 66 | 148 | 418 | 278 | 145 | 88 | — | 17 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 234 | 11 | 234 | 475 | 11 | 959 | 414 | 462 | 234 | 483 | 215 | 215 | 553 | 11 | 209 | 209 | 11 | 62 | 231 | 158 |
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